Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 18, 36, 6 Second row – 24, 48, 8 Third row – 33, 66, ?
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : In each row, the first number is multiplied by 2 to obtain the second number and then the second number is divided by 6 to obtain the third number. First row – 18, 36, 6→18 × 2 = 36 ÷ 6 = 6 Second row
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
I must ________ my deficiency in English.
Option 1: make out
Option 2: make up
Option 3: make after
Option 4: make beyond
Correct Answer: make up
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Make up is the correct phrasal verb, which means to compensate for something deficient, and is the correct phrasal verb to convey the intended meaning that the speaker should compensate for the deficiency in English.
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Question : The simple interest received on a sum at the rate of 8 percent per annum is $\frac{2}{5}$ of the sum. What is the period?
Option 1: 6 years
Option 2: 5 years
Option 3: 4 years
Option 4: 7.5 years
Correct Answer: 5 years
Solution : We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ Let the principal be $P$. Simple Interest = $\frac{2}{5}×P$ Also, let the rate be $R$. According to the question, ⇒ $\frac{2}{5}×P = \frac {P×R×T}{100}$ ⇒ $\frac{2}{5} = \frac {8×T}{100}$ $\therefore T = 5$ Hence,
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently as genuine
Option 1: Counterfeit
Option 2: Staunch
Option 3: Authentic
Option 4: Deliberate
Correct Answer: Counterfeit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
A counterfeit item is an item made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud. This makes it the correct one-word substitute for, made in imitation so as to be passed off
Question : The grading system used by the Mughals to fix rank, salary and military responsibilities is called _____.
Option 1: Iqta system
Option 2: Ryotwari system
Option 3: Mansabdari system
Option 4: Mahalwari system
Correct Answer: Mansabdari system
Solution : The correct option is the Mansabdari system.
The Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Under this system, officials and military commanders, known as Mansabdars, were granted the title of "Mansab," or rank. The Mansabdars were appointed to military
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 347 : 14 :: 122 : 5 :: 244 : ?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: 347 : 14 :: 122 : 5 :: 244 : ?
Like, 347 : 14→3 + 4 + 7 = 14 122 : 5→1 + 2 + 2 = 5 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 244 : ? – 2 + 4 +
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : If p : q : r = 2 : 5 : 3 and r : s = 6 : 5, then what is the value of p : q : r : s?
Option 1: 4 : 12 : 7 : 3
Option 2: 4 : 10 : 6 : 5
Option 3: 6 : 5 : 8 : 10
Option 4: 8 : 12 : 7 : 8
Correct Answer: 4 : 10 : 6 : 5
Solution : p : q : r = 2 : 5 : 3 = 4 : 10 : 6 r : s = 6 : 5 ⇒ p : q : r : s = 4 : 10 : 6 :
Question : If a number A is 40% less than another number B and B is 20% more than 100, then what is the value of A?
Option 1: 58
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 72
Solution : B is 20 % more than 100. ⇒ B = 120% × 100 = 120 A is 40% less than B. ⇒ A = 60% × B = 0.6 × 120 = 72 Hence, the correct answer is 72.
Question : A person can walk at a speed of 0.5 m/s. How far will he walk in 8 minutes?
Option 1: 250 m
Option 2: 240 m
Option 3: 200 m
Option 4: 120 m
Correct Answer: 240 m
Solution : Speed = 0.5 m/s Time = 8 minutes = 8 × 60 = 480 s Distance = 0.5 × 480 = 240 m Hence, the correct answer is 240 m.
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